The Long Weekend Bag with Laura Witt Lakeshore Sewing, Muskegon This roomy duffel is a “must have” for any traveler and makes a very classy gift For any occasion. There are 7 pockets in all, including a hidden zippered pocket on the inside. It has sturdy handles, an optional shoulder strap, and a top zipper. The pattern has been completely rewritten to incorporate newer and simpler methods for putting it all together. Take the class for the first time or take it again! Skill Level: Intermediate, Class Fee: $45. Wed., June 25 & July 2; 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Materials needed: Revised Pattern for Long Weekend Bag (the cutting instructions are in the pattern) The cutting/sewing instructions in the revised pattern are different than the ones in the previous version of the pattern; it is the new version that will be taught without exception. 1-5/8 yards fabric (45 wide) for outside of bag and pockets 1-1/4 yards fabric (45 wide) for lining and inside pockets 1-1/4 yards fabric (45 wide) for outside pocket linings and handles if you cut handles from length of fabric Or ¾ yards fabric (45 wide) for outside pocket linings and handles if you cut handles from width of fabric 1 - 22 in sport zipper for top of bag, separating or closed bottom 2-1/2 yards cotton webbing, 1-1/4 inch wide, for handles (Does not have to be one continuous piece. They can be cut to 45 inches each.) Available at Lakeshore 1 - 7 in nylon all purpose zipper for inside pocket 2 - D rings, 1 to 1-1/2 inch 2 - swivel hooks, 1 to 1-1/2 inch 1 yd (58 wide) bag foam for lining outside of bag and pockets (Soft and Stable® or InnControl®) 2 yards (20 wide) Pellon 911F or ShapeFlex woven interfacing for lining inside pieces 24 inches fusible seam tape (like stitch witchery) 1/8 yard of non-fusible Timtex (available at Lakeshore) Your own sewing machine, in good working order. New needle Scissors Marking pens Plenty of pins Whatever tools you use to sew with Your leftover fabric Bring a walking foot if you have one (not mandatory to make the bag) All pieces MUST be cut and linings, as indicated in the pattern, attached to outside pieces before class time. This takes from 2 to 4 hours. It takes all of the allotted class time to sew the bag. The 5 outside pockets, the removable shoulder strap, and the pocket flap all have foam cut but it does not get attached to the fabric on these pieces only. Whenever possible, please purchase or order class supplies at least two weeks before the class.